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A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Aug 13, 2025 by David Peterson
Robots Have Worked up an Appetite: The Fare? Other Robots

Robots Have Worked up an Appetite: The Fare? Other Robots

Columbia University researchers have opened the door to robotic self-assembly and repair. Robots can now “consume” other robots and robot parts in a process called Robot Metabolism.


News Aug 07, 2025 by Seth Price
HIWIN Welding Robots Deliver Precision and Ease of Use

HIWIN Welding Robots Deliver Precision and Ease of Use

HIWIN’s welding robot systems include hardware and software designed to bring high levels of precision, long-term durability, and simple setup and operation to industrial welding applications.


News Aug 01, 2025 by Austin Futrell
LS Electric Launches “Super High-Efficiency” IE5-Rated Motors

LS Electric Launches “Super High-Efficiency” IE5-Rated Motors

LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the modern demands of energy efficiency, particularly in high-energy industries like cement and steel.


News Jul 29, 2025 by Seth Price
Baumer Releases Heavy Duty Digital Cam Switch for Hoists and Winches

Baumer Releases Heavy Duty Digital Cam Switch for Hoists and Winches

The PMG93 CAM is Baumer’s newest digital cam switch designed to simplify heavy duty hoist and winch applications. Users simply need a laptop with an Ethernet interface and a web browser.


News Jul 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Swarm Robots Provide Contactless Transport for Small Items

Swarm Robots Provide Contactless Transport for Small Items

A lesson from insects opens up possibilities in cooperative transport. Researchers have developed robots that use sound waves to transport objects in mid-air.


News Jul 25, 2025 by Seth Price
Robots Ahoy! Hyundai and NEURA Automate Shipbuilding

Robots Ahoy! Hyundai and NEURA Automate Shipbuilding

A new collaboration between NEURA and Hyundai brings AI-powered humanoid and four-legged robots to challenging shipbuilding environments.


News Jul 24, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s new Quasi Absolute Encoder (QAE) software feature enables accurate positioning even during a power failure, all without the need for batteries.


News Jul 13, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Adds AI and Safety Tools to AMRs and AGVs

Siemens Adds AI and Safety Tools to AMRs and AGVs

At Automatica, Siemens unveils AI integration and safety features for AMRs and AGVs, aiming to streamline deployment and minimize risk.


News Jul 11, 2025 by Seth Price
Rockwell Automation Launches Edge Gateway To Optimize Data Processing

Rockwell Automation Launches Edge Gateway To Optimize Data Processing

The OptixEdge gateway is Rockwell Automation's newest solution focused on data. The gateway comes equipped with preinstalled software and processes real-time data at the source.


News Jul 02, 2025 by Seth Price
Honeywell Unveils AI Tools for Smart Buildings and Cybersecurity

Honeywell Unveils AI Tools for Smart Buildings and Cybersecurity

New AI-driven platforms from Honeywell unify building management, improve cybersecurity, and drive predictive maintenance in complex operations.


News Jul 02, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Yokogawa Updates DCS, Invests In Robotic Plant Monitoring

Yokogawa Updates DCS, Invests In Robotic Plant Monitoring

Yokogawa doubles down on AI and autonomous operations with the latest release of its Centum DCS. The company has also partnered with Shell to develop a robotic and AI plant monitoring and maintenance solution.


News Jun 28, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ATEX-IECEx Approved Terminal Blocks for Explosive Environments

ATEX-IECEx Approved Terminal Blocks for Explosive Environments

Altech Corporation has released a new line of ATEX-IECEx approved terminal blocks for use in explosive environments. The release includes different terminal block models, including push-in, spring/cage clamp, and screw clamp types.


News Jun 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Factory I/O: A Modern PLC Simulation Tool to Learn the Fundamentals

Factory I/O: A Modern PLC Simulation Tool to Learn the Fundamentals

Finding a good PLC simulator can be challenging. Read an assessment of Factory I/O and learn how it works, how to get started, and how to use it in your automation learning journey.


Robots Lend an Ear to Search and Rescue Operations

Robots Lend an Ear to Search and Rescue Operations

3DAR-equipped robots use directional sound detection to locate survivors in disaster zones, offering safer and more accurate search and rescue operations.


News Jun 17, 2025 by Seth Price
Fluke’s Shaft Alignment Tools Combat Unexpected Costs and Maintenance

Fluke’s Shaft Alignment Tools Combat Unexpected Costs and Maintenance

Fluke’s laser shaft alignment tools include a tablet, app, and alignment heads. The technology aims to make operations precise and efficient by reducing energy use and maintenance costs caused by shaft misalignment.


News Jun 15, 2025 by Seth Price
Latest Partnerships and Acquisitions Focus on Robotics, Metrology, and AI

Latest Partnerships and Acquisitions Focus on Robotics, Metrology, and AI

Addverb adopts Infineon’s Bluetooth low energy technology for safer warehouse robotics, AMETEK acquires FARO to expand its presence of 3D imaging and measurement, and Fictiv joins Misumi to scale AI-driven manufacturing.


News Jun 12, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Automate Highlight Series: Güdel on the Move With Cobots and Air Power

Automate Highlight Series: Güdel on the Move With Cobots and Air Power

Güdel was all about motion at Automate, featuring the new CoboMover, a 7th-axis linear cobot track, and a set of incredible air bearings, which allowed one person to move a 6,300 lb robot easily!


News May 22, 2025 by David Peterson
Sonair Invigorates AMR Perception with 3D Ultrasonic Tech: ADAR

Sonair Invigorates AMR Perception with 3D Ultrasonic Tech: ADAR

Sonair debuts a pioneering sensor tech, ADAR: a first-of-its-kind, three-dimensional ultrasonic technology that challenges the capabilities of conventional LiDAR perception.


News May 15, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Launches 3-Axis Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

Banner Launches 3-Axis Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

The new QM30VT3 sensor series from Banner Engineering features 3-axis vibration monitoring, making the shift from reactive to predictive maintenance simple.


News May 13, 2025 by Seth Price